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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-31


hardy enough to assert on this occasion,
that relying upon that sense OF justice and
fairness which has always characterized
the American character, before 1892 Mon
tana will be voting for Il president of the
United States. lAppiause. And / may
perhaps be allowed to illustrate the length,
breadth and thickness of the faith that is
In me by a little story. An old minister
on one occasion announced to a lot of mis-
chiesous boys the Bible lesson that lie in-
tended to read the next day. The boys
got the old Bible, aud they pasted the
leaves together in such a way that when
he turned apparently n leaf he turned
two. and the next morning the old gen
fleman opened the Bible, and he CON-
menced mt the bottom OF the page and
read "Nten Noah was 1870 years old, he
took unto himself - wife, and then he
turnest tie two pages that had been past
Z. together and continues at the top of the
page, what happen d to be an account of
the building of the ark-"140 cubits long,
40 cuDits wide, built of gopher wood and
covered with pitch inside and out" The
old gentleman read it again, and yet again
and verified it. Presently he closed the
book and laid it down with a sigh, and req
marked: "My friends, that is the first time
I ever saw that in the Bible. / have been
reading the Bible, man and boy, for near
Iy forty years, and | never saw it there be-
fore; but | accept it as evidence ofthe fact
that we are all fearfully and wonderfully
made" Laughter and applause.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-31
The Extra Session Begun.

HELENA, August 29.1Special to the
Tribunel.-The leading event of to-day
was the opening of the legislature in ac-
cordance with the call of Gov. Leslie for
an extra session. The occasion excited
much public interest and the proceedings
will receive close attention. The COVER
nor's message is a long document. It re-
views the general affairs of the territory
and points out the imperative necessity for
some radical changes in the bounty law.
Hon. Jesse Taylor is on hand having ar
rived last week. Hon. T. E. Collins of
Choteau county, accompanied by his
family, arrived here yesterday by private
conveyance from Fort Benton.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-31
Found U~nderweight.

HELENA, August Pin the one mile
handicap yesterday the first race was a
dead heat. In the next Bievin's Ida
Glenn won by a length. When the riders
were weighed it was found that Ida
Glenn was short weight by three and one
half pounds. The weighing was done be-
fore the race. but after the dead heat no
weights were taken. Glenn's owner
claimed the weightSto that amount was
taken from his saddle during the interval.
However this may be, the weight was
lacking, and after much deliberation the
race pools and bets were declared off.
B!eyins was fined $3.50 and suspended
witt, all his horses until the fine was
maid
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-31
Nevada Wins the $1,000 Match.

HELENA, August 97.-Great interest
centered on the matched three-quarter-of-
a-rnile dash, for $1,000 a side, between
Dan Blevin's Nevada and ". II. Babbss
Hilaa. The betting in the pools was ae-
tive, but not particu arly heavy. Hilda
went favorite by about $50 to $50. A
fine start was made. the tillies being on
dead even terms. In the back stretch,
Hilda drew a half length ahead, but
dropped back to ever again at he halt
pole. Here Nevada VENT to the front n
at the entrance of the home stretch had it
by a length. 1t was a close race from this
to the finish, but although Hilda's rider
did not spare the whip, the gait proved
too hot and she came over an open length
behind. Time, 1.1s. New da mutuals
paid S11.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-31
A New Store Opened.

Churchill & Webster began business to-
day in the Phelps & Maginnis block, one
of the fine, massive buildings recently
erected. Mr.. Webster, who is well known
and popular, received many congratula-
4ions on the fine display of drugs and
medicines, groceries and provisions which
the shelves of his spacious store present.
The stock includes paints, oils, books and
stationery as well as pears, peaches and
many other things to delight the house
Keepers eye. Under the store is a spacious
basement, in which is bacon and other
merchandise.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-31
NEWS.

Henry George says he will take the
stump.
Jacob Sharp, the boodler, is still weak
but not perceptibly worse.
New York business men say that trade
is in a f%lourishing condition.
Julia Daily, a onee noted actress, died at
Newfield, NJ j., of paralysis.
The postofice department has conclud-
ed not to change the color of all adhesive
stamps.
It is probable that Iowa Republicans
will renonlinate Larabee and Hull and in
dorse Blaine.
1t is believed in Denver that Colorow,
the Ute chief, will force the whites to be-
gin hostilities.
Commander-in-chief Fairchild says that
the recent opposition to the G. A. r. has
had a tendency to solidify it.
Walter S. Babcock, who was shot near
Garaner, Illinois, recently, died in Chicago
Sunday. The affair is still a mystery.
G. P. Huntington has arrived from Eu-
rope. He says he has nothing to conceal
regarding Pacific railroad investigation.
Alexan, " Macarthur, who returned re-
Gently from an unsuccessful trip in search
of the North pole, died at Winnipeg yes
terday.
Bradford Burrill, the man who shot
Mary Ellen Kerringan Thursday nights at
Boston, committed suicide by hanging
himself in his cell.
Colonel John J. Cockerili, of the New
York World has severed his connection
with that paper aud will soon assume ed
itarship of the Herald.
August Nearnebold, a wealthy resident
of Davenport, Iowa, committed suicide
yesterday. Grief at the death of his
daughter was the cause.
The dead body of Austin II. Morris,
well-known in theatrical circles, was found
in his room at the Laclede hotel, st. Louis.
He evidently committed suicide.
The experts who have been employed
for the past week on a statement OF the
position of Ives & CO., completed their
work today. The total Liabilities amount
to $16,47e, 1923; total assets, So, 7s6,30O.
J. R. Dunn, the lawyer, confessed to
Mrs. Searles, sister-in law of the default
ing teller of the Manhattan bank, that he
had lost all the money stolen from the
bank and intrusted to him by Scott, in
wheat speculation.
It is said that an enploye of the old
Sectional Underground Electric Light
Company of Chicago stole all the books
of that company and sold them for a ran
som. The books contain damaging evil
dence against the boodle aldermen.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-31
Pioneers Celebrating.

HELENA, August 27.-Two hundred and
fifty pioneers attended a banquet at the
Merchants hotel last evening. The ban
quet was given by the pioneers Of Mon
tana TO celebrate the second anniversary
OF the society. A large number of ladies'
were present, adding joy and gladness to
the gene. Hon. r. E. Collins was chosen
as the sice-president for Choteau county
at Yesterdays meeting.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-31
AFFAIRS IN MINNESOTA.

Corn in Minnesota averages 1856 per
cent.
The valuation of real estate in Dakota
county is $~6,O19,419.
Natural gas has been found in Arthur
township, Traverse county.
Hawley's hotel at Lake City burned re-
Gently. Loss $500; insurance $500.
Rev. C. n. Plumex, Episcopal pastor at
Red Wing, has received y call to Fari-
bault.
Mankato Baptists have extended a call
to Rev. William Whitney of Goshen, In
diana.
The corner stone of the new Pilgrim
Congregational church at Duluth was laid
Monday.
David Colvin of Albert Lea was struck
on the head by an engine, sustaining FRO
baby fatal injuries.
A state teachers institute will be held
at Pennington, October "a, with Profs. j.
T. McCleary and W. G. Hyde as In
structOrs.
Elaborate preparations we're made for
celebrating the 26th anniversary of the
battle of New Ulm, Tuesday and
Wednesday last.
Judge Start has granted a new trial in
the case of David Vining of Lake City,
found guilty Of attempted rape of his IT,
year-old granddaughter.
The Chatield sensation is the desertion
OF her husband by Mrs. Courtney Herrick,
a society belle and q bride OF eight months.
A case of mother-in-law, It's said.
w. /. Hubbard, formerly employed in
the union depot at st. Paul, was arrested
at Austin Saturday for forgingtime checks
on the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Railway Company.
E. G. KiIborn, banker and postmaster at
Wykof, Mimi, has disposed of his bank
ing business and resigned his office as
postmaster. Fred Wendorf has been ap-
pointed postmaster.
Capt. G. A. Stevens of Shakopee. for
merlY of the Berdan sh~arpshooters, has
been appointed commander of the skir-
mish line at the sham battle tc take place
at the state fair & ounds September II.
The liabilities OF A. r. Peters of Anoka,
who lately made "a assignment, are So,
6522.T1, with $5,474.07 assets. The heaviest
creditor is q brother, @. Z, Peters Of Gin
cinnati, OK
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-31
Helena Items.

HELENA, August 27.-Hon. Jessie Tay-
lor arrived yesterday and is at the Grand
Central. His nephew George W. Taylor
is also in the city.
Jerry Collins of the Great Falls TRI-
BuNE and Dave White were passengers on
this mornings coach for Great Falls.
The lawmakers are arriving in the city
and it is expected each member will be
present on Monday, when the extra
session begins.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-31
Approaching Great Falls.

HELENA, August a7.-Yesterday Col.
Broadwater received q telegram, dated the
25th, from Superintendent Egan Of the
Manitoba road as follows: Last week
the daily average of tracklaying was
four and one-half miles. This week II
has been five miles per day. Tonight
the track is ss92 miles west of Minot.n
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-31
Married.

Cyrus Wallace Taylor, son of Hon.
Jesse Taylor, and Miss Maggie Muriel
jackson, daughter of Mr.. jackson of the
Valley hotel, were married by Rev. John
Reid jr. Wednesday evening at the resi-
dence of the brides parents in Choteau.
Mr.. Taylor is greatly liked in Choteau
and his bride is a general favorite.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-31
The Abstract Books.

The Great Falls Abstract Company have
received their new books. They are the
finest made and are by far the best in the
territory. The work of transcrihing will
be Immediately commenced and pushed
to completion. Mr.. Wilson will soon re-
turn and take charge of this important
business.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-31
Rapid Work Ordered.

HELENA, August 27.-The Hauser syn
dictate, which is building the Northern
Pacific branches in Montana, have ordered
work to be pushed on them as rapidly
as possible, SC as toclose up the contracts
before frost I'M and interferes with the
work
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-31

It is the only line running Pullman
Drawing-Room Sleeping Cars with
Luxurious Smoking Rooms, and the
Finest Dining Cars in the World, via
the famous "River Bank Route"
along the shores of Lake Pepin and
the beautiful Mississippi River to Mil
waukee and Chicago. 1t has four di-
rect routes of its own between st.
Paul and Chicago, and it runs, two
fast Express Trains daily between
those points, via its Short Line, on
which all classes of tickets are hon
ored. Look at the map and observe
the time tables, and then go to the
nearest ticket Office and ask for your
ticket over the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul Railway and thus secure the
very best accommodations to be had
o your money, as this Company runs
none but the finest trains, over the
moss perfect tracks, through the most
populous towns and villages. and in
the midst of pastoral and picturesque
scenery. making Quick Time and Sure
Connections in Union Depots. No
change of cars of any class between
st. Paul and Chicago. For through
tickets, time tables and full informa-
ton, apply to any couponticket agent
in the Northwest. r. Miller, Gen1
Manager; J. F. Tucker, Asst Gen'l
Manager; A. V. n. Carpenter, Gen'l
Pass. and Tk't Ag't.; Geo. FL. Heat
ford, Asst Gen'l Pass. and Tk't Ag't.,
Milwaukee, Wis; W. II. Dixon, Asst
Gen'l Pass. Ag't.; F. B. Ross, Travel
ing Pass. Ag't, st. Paul, MINI.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-31
Delegate Voorhees, Story.

At the Helena press banquet Hon.
Charles Voorhees, of Washington territory
in concluding his speech said:
sMy faith, my confidence in the An,erl-
can sense of fairness and justice Is such
that I still continue t. hope, and am
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-31
The Manitoba's Advance.

FoRT AssIHARaINE, August A.-ISpec-
ial to the Tribunat-On Saturday evening
the end of the track was eve miles east
of Fort Belknap, and shirty-seven miles
from this post.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-31
GOV. Bartlett Dying.

SAN FRANc1sco, California, August
Ex-Governor Bartlett continues to grow
weaker and is not expected to live nor
than i day.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-08-31

DENVER, Colorado, August ga dis
patch from Rangely, dated Saturday
forenoon says: THE fight occurred at
Apache, six miles west of Rangely, in a
little canyon between the mountains. The
Indians had planed an ambush, but the
scouts discovered it and retreated in time.
The Indians then opened fire and Major
Leslie, who commanded the scouts which
were augmented by Major Hooper's
Aspen volunteers, returned the fire from
behind the rocks. The Indians showed
themselves and fought desperately. Upon
the first concentrated fire of the troops
two Indians fell, and n white man DR..
Dumont. of Meeker, with kendalfs band,
was wounded. For three hours the bat
tie ragged necessarily. Then the Utes re-
treated to the timber and only skirmish
shots were fired during the day. 1t con
tinued until il o'clock last night, but no
one was injured. Lockwood, one of Ken
dall's men, was shot down during the first
part of the fight.
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THREE HOURS FIGHTING.
"Details Of the skirmisslins in Col
orado-Ir. Dumant Wounded
Firing Renewed at Night.

DENVER. August 26-The Ref'abffedRs
Gienwnd Springs special says: "Bern-
stein, who lives about four miles below
.sEesker, is just in. i battle has taken
Mace between KeGdaii's men and a band
If indians. Deputy Sheriff Jack Word IS
killed. Several men are wes'Hdea. aeV-
eral Indians are re!,arted killed. as some
.efra seen t. fsii and we're carried Oh tue
field. So far as known the fight was step
ped by darkness and it is thought will GER
tainly be resumed by daylight.
kilograms received here yesterday at
ternoon from Meeker. confirm the re,
ports that Colorow is surrounded b,
the militia and means fight. The Indians
are intrenched in the hills and so hecged
in by natural Notifications that disiodge.
ment by all the state militia combined
would he impossible. Colorow yesterday
said that he did not want "little fight but
he did want s.big fight" and they would
have it if the troops were called Dack
whether they we're white soldiers or o
ored troops. Captain Lunson, h was
returning to Meeker yesterday afternoon
from Camp Adams with kilograms, was
headed off and chased twenty miles up
Piceance creek and held by the Indians
until darkness helped his escape. They
struck him about half way to the bridge
crossing Pieeance and fred at him while
chasinghim. Captain Lunson. returned
the fire twice while running. He reached
Meeker early yesterday morning, COM
pletely fatigued. If a fight is avoided un
til the arrival of Governor Adams the
trouble may be amicably settled, but If the
militia and Indians fight before his arrival
it is the opinion of settlers that the wal
will last for months.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-10

NEW ORLEANS, La, March 9.-The
we ther today WIS fine, track heavy.
FirSt dce.-Handicap, mile and q
qua ter over hurdles. Aurelian won
by length; Hop Sing second, April
Fool third, beating Judge Burnett,
Claude Brsnnon a. d Simeon. Time
2:34t. The judges being sstisfied that
April Fool was pulled, ruled of the
jockey, Morris; the owner, Redmond,
and the horse, and d aclarsd all bels of.
Second Race - Selling allowances, five
furloDgs. Fred Davis won By bali a
length; Handy Andy second, Gnlnsre
third, beat ng Twilight, Nile DAILY and
Whisky Jack. Time-l 1904.
Third Race Selling allowances, one
mile. Leroy won by half length;
Pat Daily SECOND, Cathcart third, beat
ing Nat Kramer and Hibernia. Time
Il :b44.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-10
JACKSON, MISS.
Close Settlement Of n SberiH-The
Drummsrs' Privilege Tax.
laPRnIAI To rHR AppnLII

Close Settlement Of n sberiH-The
Drummsrs' Privilege Tax.
ESPECIAL TO rHR APPEAL.I
JACK. ON, Mss, March Or M. B.
Waite, Sheriff Of Tate County, made
his settlement with the Auditor today,
being the first Sheriff in the State to
settle, which has been the case for
three years. Out Of 3l4S polls in his
county he COLE cted and paid in for all
but Ala. He did not return an
fcre of land to the State, having col
lected taxes on all except that already
owned by the State, aud the railroad
lands from the collec ion of t9xes on
which he WIS been Ell Joined by the
Federal Court. The personal ipsol-
venciPs returned amounted in all to
&l5 So. He therefore paid to the
State all that was charged against him
less said insolvent list aud amounts
on the lands that he was prohibited
from collecting. This is the closest
settlement ever before made by any
sheriff.
]. w. Albrecht observed the warn.
ing Of the Law and Order League and
closed his saloon at noon today.
Sever, tax collectors have applied
to the Auditor to know whether they
should continue to collect a privilege
tax from the drummers ia view OF the
recent decision by the United States
Supreme Court on this subject
Capt. W. w. Stone has instruc'e ed
them to continue the collection of the
tax until further advised.
Messrs. Obeves and Beauchsmp,
the gospel temperance lecturers, CT sed
their series OF meetings in Represen-
tstves H all last night aud organic d
lodge Of Good Tsmplars OF forty mem
bers,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-10
THE STEAMER EGYPT,
struck by n Hurricane, IL Lost at
Sea with SS 900 Bushels Of
wheat.

Nav YORK, March 9.-The bark
Hannah snchard, Capt. Atkins,
from Amsterdam, which arrived here
today, reports: Ga M ,rch Sd, at $3.50
o'clock am, cav rockets 70 up; bore
down in that direction andBsw the
British steamer Egg pit, Capt Wright,
from New York February for Lis
bon with cargo of graio, in D sinking
condition, with boats on and crew In
them flying siguals of distress; took
them on board captain and twenty
niue men) and br0ulht them to this
port. The Egypt belonged to New
CASTLE, England, where che was
bnilt in 1873. She was OF
1901 tons burden. Capt. Wright
eays his vessel was struck by q hprri.
cane and heavy seas on February 25th.
This continued to March Sd ,wthout
Cessation. The waves dashed over
the vessel, smashing things, filing the
forehold and engine room, and put
ting out the free. Every hing pc ssh
be was done to keep her ah at, but
the water kept gaining oil them, and
the vessel went down soon after her
captain and crew got on board the
B ancherd. The Egypt carried SO 0OD
bushels of wheat, valued at SIS Goo;
fully insured.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-10

Unioa Telegraph Company at its
meeting today appointed a committee
to mature plan to fund the Ruaran-
teed stocks and bonds of controlled
properties. The total amount OF these
cap TALKED is $500 1000.
Washington, March ct. B. Con-
nery, recently appointed Secretary Of
L CATION at the City OF Mckee, has
not declined the appointment as re-
ported. He is in the city for the pur-
pose of seeing the President and Sec
Rotary Bsyard before his departure for
his post OF duty.
New York, March 9-Elie Stacey
Charlier, son Of Prof. Ellie Char Ter,
was placed on tcal this al ernoon be-
4 70 Judge Douohus, in the Supreme
Court, charged with the em1e sEle-
ment OF $4,000 from the Panama
Riilroad Company. Charlier was a
book keeper for the company at
Colon,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-10
MR.. J.l.PEARCE RETURNS
HE Is ACQUITTED BY THE COR
ONER'S JURY,
Having Killed Mills In Self Defense
All the Stock OF the Tombig-
bes Railroad Taken.
ESPECIAL TO TIE APPEAL.l

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, March 81. A.
Pearce, the railroad contractors' ,ime-
keeper, who shot and killed VIM.
Mills at the Coosa tunnel, on the
Georgia Central extension, Monday,
turned up In the city today. His
friends advised him TO move after the
HI ling aud he has been tn Rome, Ga.
His account of the tragedy is very
different from that brought in BY
M,lls's friend, and he has a coroner's
jury verdict Of self defense to support
it with. He s'ys he took all manner
of offensive epithets from Mills and
the others, and Fl ed only when Mills
threw his hand behind him, as If to
draw q pistol.
Three arbitrstors put in the better
part of today on the affairs OF the
margins in controversy bstween the
bucket shop people and the specula-
tors, who got in on the lucky side Of
the recent pork corner. Their decis-
ion was in favor OF the Spectators, no
tisfactory evidence of cIookedness
having been produced.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-10
LATEST NEWS.

New York, March 9.-Geo. Sickles,
father Of Gen. Daniel Sickles, died to-
day.
Augusta, Me-, March 9.-Both
branches Of the Legislature failed to
give the necessary two thirds vote on
the passage of the amendment to the
constitution providing for female suf-
frage.
Baltimore, March 9.-The agents
in this city have received information
that the steamship Rhein, from
Bremen for this port, is ashore on
Hog leland. Aid has been sent to her
from Norfolk.
Danville, KY, March 9.-The
PROCTOR mill and elevator were de-
stroved by FIRE last night There were
p, 900 bushels Of wheat in the eleva-
tor. The loss is estimated at S25, 900.
covered by $4,000 insurance, origin
Of the fire unknown. ssq4 -
& New. York, March. 9.-The Western
II,EEmn
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-10
RAILROADS PREPARING
TO CARRY OUT THE INTERSTATE
LAW.
The Chicago and Onto River Pool
20 He Dissolved usrch 3Ist, by
Mutual Consent.

CHICAGO, March 9.-The following
was adopted today a. meeting Of the
Oh cago and Ohio River pool:
Resolved, That this organisation bs
d SOLVED March 3lst by mutual con-
sent of the parties thereto, and that the
c'mmi sion be directed to close the
affairs II the pool and set lie ba auces
between lines up to and Including the
above date.
Resolved, That committee consist
ing Of Messrs. MoreJ, Ohasen and
Lyford be authorized TO prepare and
report at a future NEE ing Of: The lines
parties hereto, a plan "a trt ffic asso-
cha ion to take the place Of the present
one and to become operative April |.
The object of the proposed association
shall b. the maintenance OF lawful
ra'es, uniformity Of action under the
law IN traffic matters, ald an as u :
ance OF cooperation by tbs lines form.
ing the association.
Resolved, That aid committee should
report at an early date to the end that
an organic itiou OF the new association
can be effected by March 3lst
CONSOLIDATION EFTRorRD.
CHICAGO, ILL, March GA CONSOLE
dation was + fl cted today between the
Western, Northwestern and Southern
Passenger Associations. The new Or
ganization will be known as the West
ern States Passenger Association. An
executive committee WIS created, con-
sisting of the general managers Of the
association lines. j. N. Abb tt was
made chairman, fixing that title in
9 cad Of O )mmissioner.
Ldter.-Stste passes were abolished.
E ,ch road was left 10 deal with Safe
passes as II pleases. A system Of
penalties and fines will be established
to be inflicted for infractions Of asso.
citation rules.